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Today, I want to share an idea with you how you can possibly earn a living selling on Craigslist if you are willing to work hard. Let’s face it, the economy is in shambles and there are a lot of people searching for any possible way to earn a paycheck. There is a lot of hidden wealth on Craigslist if you are willing to explore with an open mind and carve out a small niche for yourself.

A lot of people sell stuff and earn a nice little return. I’m absolutely positive that some people go to yard sales and pick stuff up for dirt cheap and turn around and list it on Craigslist. That’s one way to make a living selling on Craigslist. I don’t really subscribe to that method. I prefer to sell a service on Craigslist and build up a list of actual clients that pay me for my skills. Long term money is better built on clients who are willing to pay you each and every month, over and over. A Craigslist business that you build steady over time will give you the biggest return for your effort.

The Craigslist website is available to almost every local community in the USA. It’s a fantastic resource for you to market yourself and your goods. If you have any particular skills, you should take out an ad and give Craigslist marketing a try. I recommend that you take your time to write good copy and try to post some good graphics or images to your ad. If you can give examples of your work, I would recommend that also. If you build websites, post a link on your Craigslist ad that points to websites you have built for other clients. Keep in ind that these are possible clients who you have never met. Try to build trust and confidence with your ad. Be consistent in your time frame for posting ads on Craigslist. You may not receive an immediate response to your ad so be persistent. Advertise on Craigslist slow and steady and the clients will come, I promise.

I currently have a very steady client who found my ad on Craigslist. I work from home for this client and every month, he sends me a check. It’s a great relationship and to think it all began with my ad on Craigslist. We initially met over a coffee and we both liked each other. He hired me on the spot to do some website work for him. I was able to show him my work on the laptop while we drank our coffee. That one free add I placed now helps me pay my monthly bills. It’s time that you examined the skills you possess that you could market to others. You certainly have an idea that can help you make a living.

Launching a home business as a personal shopper has many advantages for a budding entrepreneur. Start-up costs are minimal, demand is strong and growing, and hours are flexible. Depending on the area, personal shoppers can expect to make a reasonable income.

Job Description

If you are working for elderly people or people with limited mobility, you will be running errands and picking up items for those who can no longer drive. You might pick up a few grocery items or a prescription, clothing from a department store and such. You will not be providing medical care or personal care service. Busy parents require similar assistance with shopping and errands they don’t have time for.

Requirements

The biggest advantage of this service is the small start-up investment: you need a car and a telephone. You also need certain personal qualities such as friendliness, organization, and reliability. Then you need a couple of clients. To locate elderly clients, ask your friends and family for suggestions. Ask at churches, community centers and senior centers. Contact your state’s agency for the aging. Use similar methods to find busy working parents who need your service. Network or advertise at day care centers, social network sites, gyms or workplace break rooms. As younger people learn of the service you provide their parents, they will request your help, too. This is definitely a word of mouth enterprise. That’s why you were advised above to start with a couple of clients!

Advantages

You provide a valuable service, both to the elderly and their children who often carry this responsibility. You set your own hours, perhaps while children are in school, or around other obligations. Often you can combine client errands with your own, or pick up several clients’ items at the same place.

Drawbacks

If clients are not concentrated in one area, you may spend more time running around than is profitable. Try to limit your client base by location. The work can also be sporadic in the beginning. But as you become known and valued, you will find the hours filling up rather nicely.

Outlook

All services for the elderly should be strong for the next several decades. Many of today’s octogenarians will live to the century mark and right behind them are the largest generation ever: baby boomers. If they meet or exceed their parents’ longevity, the elderly will be consuming services for the next half-century.

Earnings

Many personal shoppers report making around $15 per hour; some are making much more. How much you make will depend on not only your geographic region but also the clients you attract. In densely populated areas, you should make more. As your management skills improve and your base expands, you can expect to see earnings increase, making this a solid home business opportunity.

Starting a personal shopper home business offers immediate income with flexible hours and can be quite profitable with long-term possibilities.

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